Finicky: meaning, definitions and examples

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finicky

[ ˈfɪnɪki ]

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behavior

Showing or requiring great attention to detail; hard to please; fussy.

Synonyms

choosy, fussy, particular, picky, selective

Examples of usage

She is known for being finicky about her food.
The CEO is very finicky about the design of the new product.

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mechanical

Tending to be difficult to operate or work with; requiring careful handling.

Synonyms

problematic, sensitive, temperamental, tricky, unpredictable

Examples of usage

The finicky old printer always jams.
The finicky lock on the door needs to be jiggled just right.

Translations

Translations of the word "finicky" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exigente

🇮🇳 चुस्त

🇩🇪 pingelig

🇮🇩 pilih-pilih

🇺🇦 примхливий

🇵🇱 wybredny

🇯🇵 気難しい (kimuzukashii)

🇫🇷 pointilleux

🇪🇸 quisquilloso

🇹🇷 titiz

🇰🇷 까다로운 (kkadaroun)

🇸🇦 صعب الإرضاء

🇨🇿 vybíravý

🇸🇰 vyberavý

🇨🇳 挑剔的 (tiāotī de)

🇸🇮 izbirčen

🇮🇸 vandlátur

🇰🇿 талғампаз

🇬🇪 გადაჭარბებული

🇦🇿 seçici

🇲🇽 quisquilloso

Word origin

The word finicky originated in the early 19th century, derived from the word 'fine' with the suffix '-icky'. Originally used to describe someone who was excessively particular or fastidious, it has since evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings relating to being hard to please or operate.